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Elizabeth Downs

SA 5113 · Playford

5,160 (2021) → 5,339 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

54
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,160
Population
$619K
Median house (2026)
5
Safety score
74
Transport score

Elizabeth Downs is a moderate growth suburb in Playford, SA 5113, about 27km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $619K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 74/100, and is about 15km inland. Elizabeth Downs has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.

26.9 km
To Adelaide CBD
15.1 km
To coast
$490/wk
Median rent (house)
1.8 km
To nearest station

Demographics

5,160
Population
34
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$970
vs NSW median-47.6%
Bachelor degree or higher10.2%
Born in Australia71.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,491 / 36 / 388

Top countries of birth: England (6.84%), Afghanistan (1.1%), Scotland (0.74%), Philippines (0.66%), New Zealand (0.6%)

Top languages: Khmer (0.56%), Arabic (0.41%), Persian ED (0.29%), Filipino (0.29%), Indonesian (0.29%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$619K+11.6%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$490 / $550 wk
Rental yield (house)4.1%
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

5
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

56
Break & enter dwelling1,085/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
38
Motor vehicle theft736/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
5
Robbery97/100k
188
Non-domestic assault3,643/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 683 (all categories, latest year)13,236 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

29

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

64
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 946 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • South Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 919
  • Elizabeth Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 901

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Craigmore High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 929
  • Blakeview Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 929
  • Trinity College BlakeviewCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1029
  • Hope Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 980
  • Craigmore South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 922
  • Elizabeth Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 895
  • Elizabeth North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 904
  • Catherine McAuley SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 980
  • Playford Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 955
  • St Thomas More SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 918
  • Blakes Crossing Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 993
  • Playford CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 927

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

74
42Bus
CBD commute (est.)93 min (bus)
Nearest train stationBroadmeadows Railway (1.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
15.5°C
Winter max
550mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

60 in suburbSupermarkets
20 in suburbCafes/Rest.
417 in suburbParks
154 in suburbPlaygrounds
2Pools
112 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
10 in suburbGPs
10 in suburbPharmacies
40 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
7833 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLyell McEwin Hospital (6.0 km)
Nearest vet2.3 km
Nearest airportAdelaide (31.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

64

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

11
Gyms
7
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
78
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

64

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

41
Parks
1
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

39

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
2
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

34

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.39
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

10

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.39

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.86%
Projected population 20415,750
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Elizabeth Park$671K74transportCraigmore$742K59transportSmithfield$645K89transportElizabeth North$668K86transportDavoren Park$676K79transportSmithfield Plains$686K63transport

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Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Downs

Is Elizabeth Downs safe?

Elizabeth Downs has a residential safety score of 5/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 13,236 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Elizabeth Downs?

In Elizabeth Downs, the median house price is $619K. Median weekly house rent is $490.

How far is Elizabeth Downs from Adelaide CBD?

Elizabeth Downs is about 26.9 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 93 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Elizabeth Downs?

Elizabeth Downs has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 910 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Elizabeth Downs?

Elizabeth Downs has a transport score of 74/100 and 42 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.